I can't decide if this is for real or a joke. The site of the company that's buying the DNA (www.NewLineGenetics.com) looks pretty solid, but if they're telling the truth, it's amazing what they can do.
2007-09-29 11:18:13 · 5 answers · asked by comm712 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It's not real. Check out the disclaimer:
http://www.newlinegenetics.com/disclaimer.html
2007-09-29 11:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DNA can be obtained by simply swiping a Q-Tip across the inside of your cheek. It can be obtained by a piece of hair, even.
...but you gotta think of why they want DNA. I'm sure the fine-print says that the DNA becomes their property once you give it, and there is only one thing I can think of as their intention: Cloning.
2007-09-29 18:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by perfectlybaked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are not real. Read the fine print on their web site where they say they are a science-fiction satire.
2007-09-29 18:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of.... you need to sign up for it, and then since there's this huge list (everyone wants 5 thousand dollars!) hardly any people actually get to do it. but yea if you ARE chosen, its true, although its very unlikely, not to discourage you or anything, but I doubt you would get chosen, nothing personal of course!
2007-09-29 18:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by midnightrain112 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do they use the DNA for?
cloning?!
that actually sounds really cool,
but there's a fair chance it's a huge scam.
2007-09-29 18:26:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋